Officials Propose To Drop Manatees From Endangered Species List
For years, manatees have been considered endangered. We've seen them killed by boaters and die from sickness and cold. But now, the beloved Florida sea cow could have a new status.
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For years, manatees have been considered endangered. We've seen them killed by boaters and die from sickness and cold. But now, the beloved Florida sea cow could have a new status.
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